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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
A New Trial.

When the circuit court convened or
Tuesday morning at nine o'clock, Judge
Charles Blanchard announced that he had
arrived at conclusion in the application
for a new trial in the Boiler murder case
and would grant the defendant new trial
"The decision is not" said the Judge, In
explanation, based upon any idea in the
Courts mind that the action was Unstable
homicide, for 1t was not in my mind, but
solely upon the reasonable doubt In my
mind as to whether the action was murder
and should be punished by death, OF
whether it was manslaughter, and should
be punished by term in the penltentiary.
"Of course, the Court cannot at this time
in view OF the fact that another trial of this
case must be had before another jury, make
public the points In evidence upon which
the decision is based, as il would be detri-
mental to the case in either one way oil
another"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

On Friday Imorning, at about 10 O'Clock,
there was muiiled roar, an agonized scream
and dark object arose from the ground in
the county-house pasture paused in the air
for half second, and fell in a heap about Is
feet from where it started.
John Hill, the dark object referred to, had
taken the contract to lay the drain tile order
ed by the board Of supervisors at the county
farm. Yesterday morning was rather frosty
and, as a natural consequence, his dynamite
cartridges were frozen. He built fire, and
placed one of the explosives near it to thaw
the chained terror out, and it caught fire
Very foolishly, aud with incredible careless
ness, he seized it with both hands and gave il
a whack upon the ground, as if extinguish
ing a fsggot. or course it exploded. He
now lies at his home on the south side in q
precarious condition, though he may recover.
Both hands are injured, the right one being
badly shattered; he has cut behind the ear
/ oh eyes were blown full of earth and pieces
of the shell, and his nervous system seems
to be q total wreck.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Useful Gifts for
Merry Boys.

They're all in the tolls Of old
"Kris Kringle" Watching for
him and thinking his thoughts
from peep of day till the bundle
comes home.
Let them be large and full,
and the best of clothing inside.
We've plenty Of that.
It's got up as wisely as we
would for the Mayor of the city.
The cloth handsome and tough,
the sewing strong, the shapes
graceful, the sizes that fit, It'll
bear the frolics Of a happy boy,
and not a stitch bulge.
Make it overflow with good
will. "A new suit for
The boy expecting his first
Pants with deep pockets.
The boy who got his name
on the blackboard for getting
extras.
The boy who will soon be
head of his class.
The boy who has got "a job
and his first weeks wages.
The boy who likes to do
mothers errands.
Don't draw the circle too
tight! for all the boys who are
looking for something good on
the 25th!
They'll have a long Christmas
ahead of them if they get suit
of our Boys Clothing! and you'll
have more money left over than
you'll expect.
For the older members of the
family we have a most excellent
assortment of Breakfast an ID
Smoking Jackets, House Coats,
Fancy Neckwear, Silk Handker-
chiefs and Gloves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
CONSUMPTION YIELDS.
Read Two Letters from One Lady.
FIEsr LRrrEn-l@s

Pr.orUx Champaign &C.. H.. Aus. L.. lSS7,
Dear D. Mrs. keck: Having been four moulAS ua-
der yOur treatment and heirg very much improved
viii ~. the public about ~ Twas very weak sus
thin "a iCsh Was Obliged 70 liz down through thc DAY.
AAd could scarcely walk about the house Nj I'm -
stFc very weak DairCd ne good deal. and for year
and half had coughed and -gisci good deal nj mat
ter had no appetite and weak stomach. with olont-
Ing and much pain IN ry back. and dersngen'ent OF
bowels sm much strong have gained over TIL -tets
pounds in csh ,Nan Wa mile und bali eas with
cGt fatigue. Rna feel -si n every way My cough hss
s left me anu hare pain nj all In my lunGs back
Or euywhrre have now good appetite and DIGESTION
ssd CONSIDER nay imp Ovemsnt very great under your
treatment Nv fo,luer doctor said could i've but =
few months and all thought, bIt you have helped
me very rar!dv SaG IN avery way,
NuC. tEent ANNA ApAIR
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Sullivan, thy glory has departed.

Gone of the men employed in Smith:
gang dropped horse upon his foot Thurs
day morning and sprained his ankle"
This from the pen of the Aurora Beacon
liar, is too much. Does he imagine for 6
moment that he can palm off "strong
man. who. wasable.to-lift-a- Norman ors e
and.drop itupon- his-foot" story on US? No
by jug full. Smiths man dropped 8
measly Is pound saw horse on his No. ID
foot, and don't you forget 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Hdrper's Magazine for the first month Of
the new year shows the determination OF
its editor To keep that periodical up to the
highest point of excellence in every re-
spect. Among his contributors are VIM
Black, William Dean Howells, Arch-Dea
con Farrar, Henry Watterson, the Rev. DR.
Van Dyke, Theodore Child, Charles bud
ley Warner, j. s. Farrer, Amelie Rives, M
E. M. Davis, Nora Perry, and |. W. Avery
while the corps of engravers and artists
contribute excellent specimens of theiI
handiwork. The contents include the
illustrated articles THE Alteration of the
Magic" Italian Chamber of Deputies,
Virginia of Virginia." (story by Amelie
Rives), Modern French Sculpture, The
City of Savannah, The Share Of America
in Westminster Abbey, an article on the
tariff, by Henry Watterson, the first part of
In Far Lochaber," new novel by VIM.
Black. &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
LATEST REPORT

OTTAWA. In. November Is. 1871
Mrs Dr. KeCk-Ny Dear Friend NoGrs OF the 1877
ia a. hand Found i've tc"liBg real well expected 20
see YOU when Ia Ottawa. Was coming down on ssnr-
day but storm prevented me-. J hope YOU met sith
good success rs yOu always DO. ani st n warm old
friend OF Mrs Dr Hccks. and think shan remain
when think ~ ana see what you have done TO- |
feel rs though could ist do enough for YOU Sr YOU
done 50 much Ter ne and have enjoyed sch good
health all these Years w husband Is sIns to have
one OF hs friends brng hi- daughter who " In cril-
cal condition to YOU when you next visit Ottawa.
have seen several " patients lately. md they
feeling we'll will close Hope you arc sell and IN
good spirits as am remain a. ever, your friend,
MRS a. f. BNgNE.
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been growing for iSveral months before -rRt
10 Dr. keck. 81 seOra, ths Ith 81 I~cemoer Last Al
WAYS took norrhine but SIN suffered as de-crihr
HAD such weakness cvud not walk much. Had =
great deal OF pain in my back all ,ae time. Was very
weak after mOntaly s sness. with great deal OF head
ache. very nervous | could hardly control
myself nor stand any one Ia walk across ms
iOOr and ten could only sleep VII very late IN me
night and al tired uIt am now changed person, nv
the result Oftreatrnant directed by nr Mr.. kecS. NJ
Improvement and ,.lief trEy wonderful. am now
nbe u take % the sick GRTing my monthly sick
mess. lE gladly give further particulars % MY case
any lazy Interested Such hencnt haze received
10 caCts for mach rejoicing by my husband aud NV
self. Yours truly. Mrs. }. S&trHES.
bsTv ever regretted the money thar rsld 10 Dr.
Mrs As-cS fo,,treatnc my wife. She has lately ZEE \
able - . al! Ter work without complaining Of wCsk
ness Ok trednsss The above statement OF my wife 70
trUs Yours respectfully. JOSEPH sElrHW.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Literary Notices.

We have received from the author a vol
ume entitled 1.-THE Protective Tariff VIVA,
1t does for u.s." price ST. We have no,
yet had time to examine the work suffi-
eiently to criticise it; but Gen. Lieb's well
known reputation as a Journalist, and his
admitted conversance with the subject
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
THAN Ell. PERRl-

PEXlS, lLt.. Orto;vgs, lss.
To the PuUMc. For tho bcnOSi oI isdics Who su6sr
very much certain .lmes, With 90 STATE ny and
tell OF the good that hHs besn loTc ne Dy pr. Mrs
keck Ms health hns been rcoT for twelve years. dur
ing HIGH have Suffered extremely ~'th troubles pc.
cullr to ny sex. sometimes confined 10 bed . whole
week, Wing three days unconscious with cramps and
profufe flowing sometimes sick twice amonih had
Send sor former letters and htoses Of these remark
answered promptly. Mede'ne- seutby CNPFvss, wish ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
The Local Lounger.
.JuIge Snyder's Sign,

Judge Snydors Sign.
1t wasn't because they had lost him,
Nor that he desired to be found;
1t wasn't that he was up stairs,
Nor had formerly been on the ground.
No, none Of these things-not one,
Had influenced him In the affair.
Twas to keep the normal condition.
Maintain the fresh, wholesome air.
"Where is Judge Snyder's office?"
A lawyer from Streator would howl,
As he tore up the mattings and curtains,
And ripped blue streak from his yowl.
ooh, where is Judge Snyder's office"
The halls and the passageways DER,
Would echo-re- echo the question,
While the Yokels would tear up the floor
Sam Porter grew helpless and feeble,
Climbing The iron stairs.
His form WAS emacia,ed,
There was silver among the dark hairs
So just for contentment and quiet,
The Judge has hung out a sign.
You'll read" Judge Snyder's Office
There is peace upon the Rhine.
Why don't the killer when he makes
his annual rounds with his death-dealing
club, knock the nick name givers brains
out? He is the disturber of our dreams,
the horror of our waking hours, and his
ghoulish laughter even permeates the sod
above our graves. If gentleman once
becomes the recipient of nickname, II
hangs to him through thick and thin, and
even though he should be elected to fill
the honorous office Of constable or alder
man, the little nick. name gets there just
the same. How easy it is to shorten vii.
liam into Bill, Thomas into Tom, etc. We
have in our large circle Of acqulntances,
who never hear their full given names
sounded once in five years. Who ever
heard OF Hon. James Duncan. or James
Milligan, jr? We know them as plain
"Jim." Has any one heard the names Of
William III. Hull, William w. Taylor, or
William J. Graham? They are to the
thousands who speak their names, BIZ and
Billy. Where are Thomas Mackinlay,
Richard c. Jordan, Charles Forbes, and
Warren G. Riale? You will find them by
enqulring for " Tom,"" Dick" Charley"
and Wary" Now, this is state of af-
fairs which these gentleman can't help,
and 1t depends upon the coming geoeration
to set upon the nick name giver until he 10
squashed, squashed, squsshed.
-,
Patent Medicine Boomer TO clerk),--
Dave, have you completed those 81: Louis
references
Clerk, with animation), Yes, sir"
PM B." Well, then, write one from
New Orleans, Had both legs broken and
one arm cut off in a railroad accident
took one bottle of your Lightning Pain
Destroyer, and was cured In seven hours "
And the good man went to the church
socisble and ate four oyster stews.
Officer Brylski, Of La Sale, has been
relieved of his star for allowing . man 70
Use his club on an antagonist, while he
stood calmly by and applauded his cham.
pion's efforts. This opens a field of pleas
ure for the head breakers of this broad,
deep soil, of coudless limit. What a pleas
ure it will be for the dry and crumbling
sheets of this dying century, to chronicle a
new order OF things. For example
POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
Clubs loaned for fighting pur
poses at 81 per hour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

To the Public: wish 10 state that In the summer Of
1882 was treated by Mrs Or. keck for the worst Of
female troubles Sinc" giving you my statement In
May 1883 still continue 90 gain in health and strength
and you may well know how thankful peel TO you for
the great hlresng'y0u have bestowed upon me-recov
NJ my health again an those doubling the truth OF
this statement. let them call On on or address me,
Boz l2t5 Respectfully, MRS. A. h. DEUNh.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
CURED, FIVE YEARS.
Home INSTRUMENTATION Trouble.

OTTAWA, La Sale Co. ILL.,, MAY ], 1893.
Mrs. Or. Keck-Dear Friend | feel II my duty 10
the suffering public to make known what your valuable
medicines and advice have done for me | have not
been well In i've years IA At present u Is now nine
months since took your medicines and stil feel real
we'll was afflicted with catarrh OF the head, and also
female troubles Of N. KIND could not rest well
0f nights pain In the side and back was very
much debllitated all over. | cunsclentiOusy recon-
mend your treatment 20 all suffering. Any person
doubting this statement will please address ca upon
me- Very truly yours, NJ ltS. a. h. bRt Nm.
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sEcnNn lErrER iS,.

PssoTrN Champaign Co. III, Aag. 4 1887.
To the Public; wish To state that In the summer H
1881 ws> treated BY nE. Mrs keck for consumption.
and cured sound and we'll My Treatment occuplca
about eight months my recovery have become
very rugged and stroug, and now enjoy good hea!ih
Respectfully ANNA ADAlk-
lle ca-ss and for hunj Az eorrespo
i,resgcRA MRS. DR. EsSK, Brady 81 Davenport, ID,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Awarded TO Mike Smash en-
quick, champion clubber of the
World.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

We wish to add that we have Kcnnedy's
celebrated XXX Wafer Biscuits, in city boxes,
at 6]Ic per b.; Kcnnedy's XXX Picnic Oyster
Crackers in city boxes, at 61ac pcr ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Holiday GreGtilg.-

Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks and Geese,
Oysters, Celery, Crackers and Cheese,
Raisins, Currauts, and Plum Pudding, too,
A great big Rabbit for elegant Stew;
Four cornercd Candles without any handles,
Just the things to ornament mantlcs.
See our Tea, Coffee and Rice,
Ham and Dried Beef, sweet and nice;
Live Oak Peaches, Pears and Eggplants,
Grapes ana Cages and the earliest of Damsons
Pickles and Sauces as sweet as molasses,
Spices from Ceylon, and finest Of Teas,
Coffee just roasted and ground as you please
Everything in Vegetables, Berries and Fruit,
The incest in Ottawa, there is no dispute.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Senator Dawes has written for the Janu.
ary number of the Forum an argument to
show why Utah should not be admitted
into the Onion by the present congress, or
by any congress, so long as poligamy is
practiced or upheld. He will review the
arguments that have been advanced for
admission, and lay down the principles
which have hitherto regulated the creation
of States. The Hon. Perry Belmont has
written 4 statement Of Defects in Our
Consular service" for the same number,
pointing out that the service is underpaid,
is not sufficiently national, and in some
cases Is handicapped by trading privileges,
and suggesting remedies therefor Other
articles announced are, "The Debt of the
Old World to the New" by Edward A.
Freeman; "Shall We Call Him Master ;"
J. p. Lesley, State Geologist of Pennsylva.
MIA, and What Shall the Public Schools
Teach? ?" by the Rev. NJ. J. Savage.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-06-18
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.
II is said that Carlyle read on an average
dozen books day.

II is said that Carlyle read on an average
dozen books a day.
Mrs Henry Wood is said to have left five
or six posthumous novels.
Rider Haggard is only 81 years old and is
a practicng barrister Of l.incOln's Inn.
Susan Coolidge has IA parrot, and it is said
the bird can recite whole passages from the
novels of its owner
Oscar Wilde. ex-aposlle Of Hstheticism. just
appears as novelist in a serial story, Lord
Arthur Services Crime II is a story Of
chiromancy, and a lurid one.
The highest price ever pail for book in
Germany is said to be- 81 $50, given for a copy
OF the original Latin edition II the Letters ut
Columbus printed in 1923.
The literary education Of women began 90
prevail in England in tie early part Of the
Seventeenth century In 1920 neither Of
Shakespeares daughters could write.
Mr Walter Be~ants acquaintance with
Nj. James Rice began with the chance con-
trihution of AN article 10y the former TO Once
a Week, the periodical OF which Mr. Rice
was owner and editor
"Renacri de Nos.n or "Reynari the Fox
a satuical poem, written about 1850 by
William Van Ctcnhovon, priest of ABERDEEN
burg. was for centuries the most popular
work ever written. 10 was translated into
many languages
Kate Vauuah. whose verses are worry well
known. is of Irish and German extraction.
and is 80 years Oh She was elura'ei no st.
Jo,eth's academy. nj Emmtt-ams. MI.
graduating m 1874 She j., Roman Catho-
Die. % fine musician. respectable artist and
am admirable hor,evoman.
The Brue- Hawthorne combination-houic
produce some very exciting and -,n-ationa.
fiction Thomas Byrue-, Chief of the de.
tcctiye bureau " Sow York, l. % supply the
plots. which Julian Hawthorne wii work up
into sari.s of fascinating novels of which
a Tragic My,fery" will be the first.
Dr. Holm.s. u speaking OF tire fact that be
was born iu the same year i-t that wit
messed OBJ. birth of T9ny,on, Gladstone. Lord
Hou-Utm (which the doctor suggests pro-
NOTES humility rather than vanity, makes
thi. comment. ~pct-Dus of tho same year
watch each other especially as tlo sands Of
lii. begin to ru loss. u~ we can im11ln SD
many damaged hour glasses o. kDcp au as on
each other.
Not many know that the jolly light
hearted Malge Eliot, of Harr- Magazine
and Nouu- People. the wife oi ihc artist
Sol Eyuu-e Whose spirited ~darNt pictures
m llup.r's publication, have sd often amused
hcWl.r MIS- Eytuge ha, heart full of
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-06-18
ALL SORTS

,rl.. ...i...,.,l. ..,,,ilr IL, Nfevioon hotels IL.
-.'.'..r,..' ',,.,,.
D''Il'n '.s-s I''.' '' i''''" ''''''' ''' '''
oiAei cry o.. 'ie 0"'o"'
a le-Ie-s negro at Crawford, Ga, Is
pf'H'n'i' 'NN Two goats n'..'''' ~ '"'
h""' ''''' l''''' i'"'i'' ~ f"'P''
BF order of the San Francisco supervisors
the historic "sud lot. s 70 be- planted in
peaceful clover heaney now keeps an in.
teili1,nce o.ire iof COOKS and "ashef"omen.
Srr,.ri.. b. said to have the biggest dog u
the world ie weighs 2J5 pounds and meas
ures SIS d. um three inches from nose TO
tail Dr. j, nearly t'o years old and was
born ia .n. land
A white laay was born m South Sioux
City. Sob. ric other day. and Sc being the
frs, O.e..I..u..,i t..s,fr there the citizens
eel .1r.i.l Do. ..turln- tine newcomer and
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-06-18
THINK OF 1T AGAIN.

II Is worth while again and often to
call the sober sense Of the people TO the
front, and appeal from prejudice to the
cool judgment Of men, and the question
recurs. What has the story Of Bonds
corruption or the opinion OF the minority
Of the United States Supreme Court to
do with the inevitable result that will
follow this policy Of putting the State OF
Virginia in opposition to the laws Of the
United States
The Supreme Court has evidently de-
termined that the fabric Of obstructive
legislation in Virginia is intended to de-
~ its decree, and when the present issue
comes before that tribunal il will be
OBLIGED TO consider this and determine
whether or not that Coupon Crusher
is a wrong against the rights Of citizens.
There are thousands Of good cit
liens in the State who pay their
taxes in money, but who will go
for defending the right OF any one
to exercise his privileges under the laws
of the United States which allow the
use Of coupons There are thousands
Of others who will stop paying in
money and pay in coupons just to yindi-
cate a right, and not because they care
for the difference Of the amount between
coupons and money.
After the recent discussion Of the legal
points we do not see that there can be
any doubt about the right Of the Federal
Judge to restrain parties from commence
ing suits in the State court intended to
stop people from exercising a clear right
declared by the United States Supreme
Court
Now, what are we going to do about it :
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-06-18
THE KING OF HAWAII.

Now it comes to light that while the
tawny Queen Of Hawaii was being given
the most lavish tributes to royalty in
America the festive monarch, her spouse,
was at home barricading his palace and
trembling at the prospect of being de-
posed Among the fantastic pieces Of
royal extravaganza complained of 10y the
natives is royal funeral of the Kings
sister that cost $4,000, the King being
charged with dividing the profits with
the undertaken.
King Kalakaua also has navy on the
plan Of the United States, which he adopt
ed from Boss Chandler, and he is said to
have followed ihe Chandler plan so close
ly as to pocket about one-third of the
charges for repairing two old hulks. Per
haps the Queen skipped the country to
avoid the revolution. She certainly
ought to have gotten a divorce first, for
then she could have married rich Amer
lean snob and led sawciety" somewhere
in the paradise of dudes and pork-packcrs.
This may sound a little ill-tempered
but we yearn 70 hear of "A great, free
Sandwich Island republic, with a presi-
dent and cabinet in spurs and standing
collars, civil service commission and re-
form
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know not. To aget the nitten" has always

know not 10 -get tne uhtorh hns a'"oJs
10 the lover meant woe.
Gloves have degeneratsd since Elizabeth's
day-not in beauty, variety OF numbers,
but In expression and language Having
reached a point OF usage which makes
them a. common as shoes, they cannot,
Of course. keep up their old fashioned
sentiment. Lovers still dote upon them and
treasure them; but lovers will do almost any
thing when they are far gone. Poets, TOO,
work them up literally in verses but poets
also have a heavy margin Of license, and may
be expected 10 have their fancies and De
spoony and foolish at their will The story
writer too, finds the glove useful factor,
and frequently imposes heavy burdens upon
il. making it the agent Of fate in the most
daring way.
To come down 10 the every day view Of
gloves. nothing adds more 20 the daintiness OF
a toie. than neat fitting and handsome gloves;
but they are expensive in spite Of all you can
do in the way Of economy. An old glove
may be brimfu Of sentimental "reminiscences,
may be quite in place in drawer Of keep
sakes, may be interesting in poetry and cut a
figure in fiction. but on the hand It Is entirely
out Of place.
Paris furnishes the bigger part of the world
with kid gloves. The only kind that are
purely American are the buckskin gloves.
Gloversvile, in Fulton county, y. Y, is noted
for their manufacture Some kid gloves are
also made there